Small White Buddha Statues in The Silver Pagoda, aka The Temple of the Emerald Buddha at The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Royal Palace was built in the 19th century as the official Cambodian residence for the King of Cambodia and its use remains the same to the present day. Adjoining The Royal Palace is the The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Preah Keo Morokat), aka Silver Pagoda . Jointly, The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.